Washington Week Show - # 4211 - Part 1
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Show Open & 9/11 Memorial"
Show host Gwen Ifill opens program-- Washington Week special examining what has happened in America on the first anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Large American flag draped across building. Mourners gathered at Ground Zero. Young adult Caucasian woman says, "I would give anything to go back to the morning of September 11th and tell him how much I appreciate everything he's done for me, but I think he knows that now." Mourners at Ground Zero, placing U.S. flags on ground; NYC adult male firefighter in dress uniform carrying flowers, escorting older adult woman; two adult men hugging each other. U.S. President George W. Bush speaking with unidentified family. U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld says, "The terrorists wanted September 11th to be a day when innocence died. Instead it was a day when heroes were born." Adult woman in military uniform and beret with tearful eyes. Four U.S. Air Force jets flying over Ground Zero, group of mourners with small U.S. flags. Adult woman says, "They have not destroyed us, and yes we are stronger." Young Caucasian boy holding American flag, fade into young African American boy wearing glasses, man holding pink rose. President Bush speaking, Statue of Liberty in BG: "Ours is the cause of human dignity, freedom guided by conscience and guarded by peace. This ideal of America is the hope of all mankind. That hope still lights our way, and the light shines in the darkness and the darkness will not overcome it." Young girls singing. U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell standing together, holding candles. Two adult women holding large photos of their loved ones. American flag waving, eternal flame.
Washington Week Show - # 4211- "U.S. & G.W. Bush Since 9/11"
Show host Gwen Ifill welcomes panelists to a discussion on the first-year anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Gloria Borger of U.S. News & World Report discusses whether the United States has changed forever since 9-11. Richard Berke of The New York Times discusses the change in U.S. President George W. Bush and his relationship with the public. Discussion of uneasy public opinion of President Bush following the Election of 2000 results in Florida, and how public opinion of Bush became more positive in the wake of the terrorist attacks. David Shribam of the Boston Globe and Ceci Connolly of The Washington Post weigh in.
Washington Week Show - # 4211- "G.W. & G.H.W Bush 9/11"
Michael Duffy of Time Magazine discusses the relationship between the presidencies of George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Duffy discusses the black & white worldview created by September 11th, and how that world view has helped the presidency of George W. Bush.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "G.W. Bush & U.N on Iraq"
Show host Gwen Ifill brings up the subject of the push for war in Iraq. U.S. President George W. Bush speaking at the United Nations: "Iraq has answered a decade of U.N. demands with a decade of defiance. The Security Council resolutions will be enforced. The just demands of peace and security will be met, or action will be unavoidable."
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Iraq"
Tom Gjelten of National Public Radio opens discussion on relationship between a war with Iraq and the current war on terrorism. Gjelten discusses world support for a U.S.-led war in Iraq. David Broder of Washington Post discusses President George W. Bush and his administration’s actions with the war in Afghanistan, how U.S. actions there would affect world support for a war in Iraq.
Washington Week Show - # 4211- "Bush Admin & Iraq"
Show host Gwen Ifill turns discussion to the Bush Administration. Martha Raddatz of ABC News discusses Secretary of State Colin Powell and how the Bush administration will handle a war in Iraq. Mention of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Doyle McManus of the Los Angeles Times discusses public opinion of the administration, going to war with Iraq, and the call for international backing
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "G.W. Bush, Iraq, & Terrorism"
Show host Gwen Ifill turns discussion to the White House’s handling of Iraq. Alexis Simendinger of National Journal discusses U.S. President George W Bush, what is happening in Iraq, and preparing for future terrorist threats.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Bio-Terrorism"
Ceci Connolly The Washington Post discusses preparing for future terrorist threats, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and preparing for bio-terrorism. Brief mention of the West Nile Virus.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Terror Threats & U.S. Gov."
Susan Feeney of National Public Radio discusses how September 11th has changed the United States’ ability to envision terrorist threats and attacks on the U.S. Joan Biskupic of USA Today discusses public trust in the United States government.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "G.W. Bush & The Public"
John Harris of The Washington Post discusses the transparency of U.S. President George W. Bush and what the public does not know about how President Bush performs his role as president. Michael Martin of ABC News discusses how the balance between security and freedom has changed since September 11th. The Patriot Act, law enforcement, surveillance, and immigration are discussed.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Congress and 9/11"
Janet Hook of the Los Angeles Times discusses the effect September 11th has had on Congress and bipartisan efforts in the past year. Discussion of the main concern of national security and U.S. President George W. Bush’s interactions with Congress. Mention of the Airline Security Bill and the Anti-Terrorism Bill and fading of bipartisanship. Gebe Martinez of Congressional Quarterly discusses how Congress remains split on issues outside of national security and terrorism since September 11th. Mention of the Medicare prescription drug debate and going to war in Iraq.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Congress & Iraq"
Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post briefly discusses how Congress is reasserting itself into issues involving war with Iraq. Mention of CIA Director George Tenet and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice trying to prove a case for war in Iraq.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "G.W. Bush, Congress, & 9/11"
Dan Balz of The Washington Post returns the discussion to U.S. President George W. Bush’s transparency with the public. Balz discusses how September 11th forced Bush to change his relationship with Congress.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Media, Iraq, & 9/11"
Martha Raddatz of ABC News discusses the media’s role in government, politics, and the debate over war with Iraq since September 11th. Michel Martin of ABC News discusses the role former members of George H.W. Bush’s administration are taking in the current debate over Iraq. Mention of former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft and Henry Kissinger. Dave Broder of The Washington Post discusses how institutional conflict between the legislative and executive branches has grown since September 11th.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 - "Policy Debate Post 9/11"
Tom Gjelton of National Public Radio Discusses the quality of policy debate within the United States government in the year since September 11th. Mention of civil liberties and national security. Gloria Borger of U.S. News & World Report discusses how the Democratic party is struggling to find their position on foreign policy. Mention of the Gulf War debate.
Washington Week Show - # 4211 -"Show Close"
Show host Gwen Ifill closes program. End credits.